Marriages (December 13)

An early morning wedding occurred at 6:30 on Tuesday, September 7th, 1920, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Partridge on East Main street this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], when their daughter, Miss Bessie L. Partridge was married to Hiram E. Blowers of Northville, Mich.  Rev. J. deLancey Scovil, of St. Peter's church performed the ceremony.  Aside from the bridal party only members of the family were present.  Jasper Partridge, brother of the bride, was best man and Miss Blanch Wakefield of Bainbridge, was maid of honor.  The early morning sun streaming through the windows of the home upon a very pretty scene when the bride dressed in dark blue travelling suit, attended by her maid and surrounded by her family, was joined by the groom, when was bestowed the official rites by the impressive ring service.  The bride and groom left in auto, accompanied by Jasper Partridge and Miss Wakefield as far as Oneonta and from there they started on a wedding journey of several days.  They will return to Bainbridge and later leave for Northville, Mich., for their home.  Mrs. Blowers is highly regarded in Bainbridge, having been associated with Partridge popular bakery and her many friends wish her happiness and prosperity.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 9, 1920]

 

On Wednesday evening September 22, 1920, about fifty relatives and friends gathered at the home of W.A. Hovey, Searles Hill, Searles Hill in honor of the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hovey.  Several gifts and a purse of money were left as tokens of the occasion and a most enjoyable evening passed all too swiftly....[Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 30, 1920]

On Monday, November 8th, 1920 at 5 p.m. a pretty home wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Wakefield on South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], when their only daughter, Blanche Mildred, was united in marriage to Mr. Jasper H. Partridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Partridge of this place.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles G. Cady, Pastor of the First Presbyterian church, in the presence of the immediate relatives.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 11, 1920]